An immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories Moonlight Concerts return to Edinburgh with a musical show inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Ludovico Einaudi’s TOP10 most streamed piano pieces, and Philip Glass’ hypnotic soundtrack to the Academy award-winning film The Hours. Tonight's musical programme is accompanied by thought-provoking Japanese Zen Stories and a digital art exhibition and light installation designed by acclaimed Chinese artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen – to create an immersive musical experience designed to relax and wind down, bring you into a heightened state of consciousness and find musical enlightenment.

Following their five star and sold-out show in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, "Matthew Shiel has ‘composed’ a most enchanting concert, relating amusing, enlightening stories to introduce each piece; his eloquent performance expresses a dramatic, emotional mood from sad and sorrowful to light-hearted and lyrical, oozing a joyful sense of romantic love." (★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide) "A ripping good yarn. Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts." (★★★★★ Binge Fringe Magazine) "Matthew Shiel shone" (★★★★ Three Weeks) Moonlight Concerts tour Brighton with a musical show inspired by the most romantic piano pieces ever composed and the mysterious masked balls of Venice. Tonight, we join acclaimed concert pianist and storyteller Matthew Shiel for a romantic tour of the piano as he exposes the secret love affairs of the great composer’s hearts that have shaped the history of classical music including: Chopin’s scandalous elopement with the French author George Sand and Brahms’ secret affair with his best friend’s wife, Clara Schumann. Tonight’s musical programme includes several of the most romantic piano pieces ever composed: Liszt’s Liebestraum, Schubert’s Serenade, Chopin’s Raindrop Prelude and Debussy’s Clair de Lune – performed by intimate candlelight. This concert will also feature a new romantic piece composed specially for tonight's artist by Matthew's Italian friend and composer Dr Alfredo Caponnetto – Notturno VI alongside a digital art exhibition and light installation designed by acclaimed Chinese artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen – to create an immersive musical experience designed to fill you with romantic inspiration and open your heart to live and to love. PROGRAMME Liebestraum No.3 – Franz Liszt Novelette in E minor (after El amor brujo of Manuel de Falla) – Francis Poulenc Minuet in G (from Anna Magdalena Notebook of 1725) – Johann Sebastian Bach Barcarolle (from The Seasons Op. 37b) – Pyotr Tchaikovsky Intermezzo in A (Op.118, No. 2) – Johannes Brahms Lea-Rigg – Robert Burns (arranged for piano by Alexander Reinagle) Notturno VI – Alfredo Caponnetto ‘Raindrop’ Prelude in D-flat major (Op.28 No.15) – Frédéric Chopin Nocturne in F minor (Op.55 No.1) – Frédéric Chopin Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque) – Claude Debussy Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (Op. 20) – Clara Schumann

Award-winning pianist-conductor Matthew Shiel leads his acclaimed jazz band on a swinging, toe-tapping odyssey through blues, Berlin cabaret, ragtime and New York jazz piano improv with poignant storytelling – by candlelight. Programme includes Joplin’s The Entertainer, Brubeck’s Take 5, Gershwin’s showstopper Rhapsody in Blue and cabaret music by the Jewish composer Erwin Schulhoff (1894 – 1942) – who for the ‘crime’ of composing jazz was murdered by the Third Reich. “enchanting…amusing, enlightening stories” ★★★★★ (Edinburgh Guide) “artistic director Matthew Shiel shone” (ThreeWeeks) ★★★★ “ripping good yarn” ★★★★★ (BingeFringe) PROGRAMME Take 5 and Unsquared Dance – Dave Brubeck The Entertainer, Spotlight Rag and Stoptime Rag (from his complete Rags) – Scott Joplin Blues, Chanson and Charleston (from Cinq Études de Jazz) – Erwin Schulhoff Rhapsody in Blue – George Gershwin

A dram of whisky, kilts, sporrans and a dramatic reciting of Rabbie Burns’ great Tam O'Shanter meet Scottish folk music, masterpieces inspired by the beauty of Scotland and a sing-along performance of his world-famous Auld Lang Syne. Let’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song! Tonight’s musical programme includes the most haunting Scottish melodies ever composed: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ Farewell to Stromness, Percy Grainger’s Scotch Strathspey and Reel and a special arrangement of Burn’s epic ghost story Tam O’ Shanter for narrator and piano by George William Warren – by intimate candlelight. Award-winning concert pianist Matthew Shiel and renowned author Alastair Sim meet alongside a digital art exhibition and lightshow designed by acclaimed Chinese artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen – to create an immersive musical experience which the press are calling “a ripping good yarn. 5 stars!” Tonight’s show also invites you and our audience to join us in community renditions of our most treasured Scottish songs including The Skye Boat Song, Scotland the Brave and Auld Lang Syne. “The absolute highlight of the night was when Sim declaimed Burns’ epic poem “Tam o’ Shanter”: all about witches, demons, and a haunted, hectic horse ride. Sim would read several stanzas and then pause while Shiel punctuated the performance from selections from a “Tam o’ Shanter” musical arrangement, making for a ripping good yarn.” “Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts.” ★★★★★ Binge Fringe Magazine "Truly, Shiel and Sim can pride themselves on creating an atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world.” “Moonlight can pride itself on designing an evening of authentic stories and skilful narration.” ★★★★★ - Corr Blimey

Following their ★★★★★ and sold-out show in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024. "Matthew Shiel has ‘composed’ a most enchanting concert, relating amusing, enlightening stories to introduce each piece; his eloquent performance expresses a dramatic, emotional mood from sad and sorrowful to light-hearted and lyrical, oozing a joyful sense of romantic love." (★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide) "A ripping good yarn. Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts." (★★★★★ Binge Fringe Magazine) "Matthew Shiel shone" (★★★★Three Weeks) Moonlight Concerts tour Brighton with a musical show inspired by the most romantic piano pieces ever composed and the mysterious masked balls of Venice. Tonight, we join acclaimed concert pianist and storyteller Matthew Shiel for a romantic tour of the piano as he exposes the secret love affairs of the great composer’s hearts that have shaped the history of classical music including: Chopin’s scandalous elopement with the French author George Sand and Brahms’ secret affair with his best friend’s wife, Clara Schumann. Tonight’s musical programme includes several of the most romantic piano pieces ever composed: Liszt’s Liebestraum, Schubert’s Serenade, Chopin’s Raindrop Prelude and Debussy’s Clair de Lune – performed by intimate candlelight. This concert will also feature a new romantic piece composed specially for tonight's artist by Matthew's Italian friend and composer Dr Alfredo Caponnetto – Notturno VI alongside a digital art exhibition and light installation designed by acclaimed Chinese artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen – to create an immersive musical experience designed to fill you with romantic inspiration and open your heart to live and to love. PROGRAMME Liebestraum No.3 – Franz Liszt Serenade – Schubert (arranged for piano by Franz Liszt) Novelette in E minor (after El amor brujo of Manuel de Falla) – Francis Poulenc Minuet in G (from Anna Magdalena Notebook of 1725) – Johann Sebastian Bach Barcarolle (from The Seasons Op. 37b) – Pyotr Tchaikovsky Intermezzo in A (Op.118, No. 2) – Johannes Brahms Lea-Rigg – Robert Burns (arranged for piano by Alexander Reinagle) Notturno VI – Alfredo Caponnetto ‘Raindrop’ Prelude in D-flat major (Op.28 No.15) – Frédéric Chopin Nocturne in F minor (Op.55 No.1) – Frédéric Chopin Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque) – Claude Debussy Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (Op. 20) – Clara Schumann

Following their five-star and sold-out show in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Moonlight Concerts return to Edinburgh with a musical show inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Ludovico Einaudi’s TOP10 most streamed piano pieces, and Philip Glass’ hypnotic soundtrack to the Academy award-winning film The Hours. Tonight's musical programme is accompanied by thought-provoking Japanese Zen Stories and a digital art exhibition and light installation designed by acclaimed Chinese artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen – to create an immersive musical experience designed to relax and wind down, bring you into a heightened state of consciousness and find musical enlightenment. PROGRAMME One Summer’s Day (from the motion picture Spirited Away) – Joe Hisaishi Le Onde – Ludovico Einaudi Gymnopédie No.1 – Erik Satie The Poet Acts (from the motion picture The Hours) - Philip Glass I’m going to make a cake (from the motion picture The Hours) - Philip Glass I Giorni – Ludovico Einaudi Nightbook – Ludovico Einaudi Les Barricades Mystérieuses - François Couperin The Merry-go-round of Life - Joe Hisaishi

Experimental piano-troupe performs finger gymnastics and rarely heard music for 3 pianists playing 1 piano together! This ‘piano-orchestra,’ assembled from award-winning alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a captivating spectacle pushing the limits of what a piano can do! Programme includes a toy piano and 6-hand arrangements of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Mozart’s Rondo alla Turka, Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Scottish folk songs and a comic performance of Sousa’s all-American Stars and Stripes Forever. “Director Matthew Shiel shone” ★★★★ ThreeWeeks “masters of their craft” ★★★★★ BingeFringe PROGRAMME Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa Fantasy after Scottish Folk Songs – Carl Czerny Romance – Sergei Rachmaninoff Rondo alla Turka (‘Turkish March’) – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Marche funèbre d’une Marionette – Charles-François Gonoud Carillon de St Pierre - Georges Malézieux Toccata and Fugue in D minor – Johann Sebastian Bach Overture from the Barber of Seville – Gioachino Rossini

Inspired by Interstellar, our show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography with live music Inspired by the film Interstellar (2014), our show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography as we travel through cinema history. With live music including Hans Zimmers film scores for Batman and Da Vinci Code; John Williams Jurassic Park, Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Schindlers List; Ennio Morricones Cinema Paradiso and Gabriels Oboe and Joe Hisashis Spirited Away and Howls Moving Castle. Includes digital cameos from Hollywood icons Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo. enlightening 5★★★★★ (EdinburghGuide) Moonlight can pride itself on designing an evening of authentic stories and skilful narration. 5★★★★★ (Corr Blimey) "artistic director Matthew Shiel shone (ThreeWeeks) 4★★★★ Matthew Shiel 'Matthew Shiel shone' (Three Weeks) and 'Matthew Shiel 'composed' a most enchanting concert. 5 stars!' (Edinburgh Guide) - reviewers are applauding Matthew for his unique, creative and fresh approach to music performance which push the boundaries of what a piano recital can be. Matthew Shiel is an award-winning concert pianist, Usher Hall and Live Music Now Scotland emerging artist who has performed at Usher Hall, The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland, St Giles' Cathedral (Edinburgh), The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Newcastle) and Glasgow City Halls. Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has collaborated with festivals including the ben Festival (Copenhagen), Music at Paxton (Berwick) and a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Moonlight Moonlight is a performing arts company that creates immersive classical music experiences, concerts, shows and exhibitions. It celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration with writers and storytellers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers (and beyond) to push the boundaries of what a classical concert can be and create the 'performance of the future.' Our aim is to make classical music appealing to the demands and expectations of a 21st Century audience and make classical music accessible for all. moonlightconcerts.co.uk [http://moonlightconcerts.co.uk]

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music-making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon. This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist to be announced, promises an evening of elegance and inspiration. With over 200 performances annually, this acclaimed ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. The evening's programme will contain Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' with a selection of other, renowned classical masterpieces.

Singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush. Transcendence runs in the family. Her father was Stuart Adamson (Skids, Big Country) and her mother Alexandra, a champion Highland dancer. With summers spent soaking up the atmosphere in Nashville with her dad and a string of leading roles in musical theatre back in the UK, the teenage Adamson’s course was set. She sang backing vocals on Big Country’s last album Driving to Damascus at age 13. By 2010, she was forging her own career as a vocalist and keyboard player for indie-folkers Aberfeldy. She fronted country rockers The Gillyflowers and more recently shone as half of alt-country duo The Marriage, and then on a self-titled solo debut. The austere beauty of her voice has been a constant motif.

We're thrilled to welcome back performance artist, politician, model, and fingerstyling maestro Hayden Pedigo.

The Linlithgow Quintet perform two of the most compelling works in the chamber music repertoire, the piano quintets by Brahms and Shostakovich.

Carol Marples For over 30 years, Carol Marples of the Soul Marks Trust has been professionally engaged with art as a means of spiritual exploration and discovery. Widely known for leading workshops that use the techniques of visual art to enable the expert and the inexpert to find a deeper spiritual dimension in working with matter, form and colour. In conjunction with a five day exhibition of her arresting work, Carol will guide participants in making and reflecting, bringing art and prayer together in three morning workshops. Audience participation Age category: 14+

Moonlight Following last year’s sold-out show, romantic piano pieces meet candlelit Venetian masked balls as award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel exposes the scandalous love affairs of the great composers. Features a new romance composed specially for tonight's artist by Dr Alfredo Caponnetto – Notturno VI, alongside digital animations by acclaimed Shanghai artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen. An immersive musical experience designed to wind you down, find romantic inspiration and open your heart to live and to love. 'Enchanting' \*\*\*\*\* (EdinburghGuide.com). None Age category: 12+

Church Service Society This multimedia presentation is designed to uncover the origins, novelty, artistic content and pervasive influence of this remarkable book. Organised in conjunction with the Scottish Church Service Society, the event combines short talks and video presentations from experts, with a chance for everyone to sing. Original copies of the Psalter and other related artefacts will be on display. Audience participation

Carol Marples For over thirty years, Carol Marples of Soul Marks Trust has been professionally engaged with art as a means of spiritual exploration and discovery. Widely known for leading workshops that use the techniques of visual art to enable the expert and the inexpert to find a deeper spiritual dimension in working with matter, form and colour. In addition to this five day exhibition of arresting work, Carol will guide participants in making and reflecting, bringing art and prayer together on the exhibition's theme in three morning workshops. None

Sam Madden, tenor. Will Sims, piano Contemporary Sacred Song. Following their Sacred Arts Festival debut in 2024, Sam Madden, an international tenor from Dunedin, New Zealand, currently singing as a lay clerk at Ely Cathedral and Will Sims (piano) Director of Chapel Music at Robinson College, Cambridge return to Edinburgh with a recital of sacred song by contemporary composers. The programme includes works by Errollyn Wallen (Master of the King’s Music), Thea Musgrave, Roxanna Panufnik and the festival’s patron Paul Mealor LVO. None

Robin Chapel Choir War, peace and reconciliation. Duruflé Requiem and other choral works. Robin Chapel Choir director Paul Gudgin. Edinburgh’s Robin Chapel is a memorial to Lt Robin Tudsbury of the Royal Horse Guards, who was killed in action in the final months of World War II. The acclaimed Robin Chapel Choir mark the 80th anniversary of his death with a selection of choral works from the aftermath of the war including Duruflé’s exquisite Requiem. None

ICA Company of Fools It's so boring! I don't understand it! Do we have to? Join us for a rollercoaster ride through some of Shakespeare's well (and lesser) known plays as we delve into the timeless themes and modern issues contained within their pages. A little bit comedy, a little bit tragedy, Bard Education introduces audiences to Shakespeare's greatest hits in whole new light. Spend the afternoon with us and discover the answer to every English teacher's nightmare question, why bother with Shakespeare? More information Some of Shakespeare's tragedies deal with themes of violence and death.

Join the Malvina Guitar Duo for an afternoon of beautiful music. The program will include works by Brouwer, Faure, Houghton, Maxwell Davies, Mertz, McGuire, McKay, Pasieczny, Sor and Valderrabano. Played by two of Scotland’s finest classical guitarists – Adam Brown and Stewart Kelly. None

Marc Corbett-Weaver Renowned classical pianist Marc Corbett-Weaver returns to Edinburgh for a dazzling piano recital featuring Beethoven's exciting Waldstein Sonata and the monumental Liszt Sonata in B minor. None

Stewart Kelly Join Stewart Kelly for a journey around the world as you listen to the beauty of the guitar repertoire. This recital will feature the world premiere of The Water-Horse Suite by Marek Pasieczny and the world premiere of Suite Santa Monica by Gordon Ferries. This is a one time show and last year was a sell-out so get your tickets quickly! None

MOONLIGHT CONCERTS PRESENTS: THE UGLY DUCKLING A Classical Music Adventure for Children at Edinburgh Fringe 2025! Back by popular demand after their 5-star, SOLD OUT Edinburgh Fringe 2024 performances! Treat your family to a magical blend of storytelling and live classical music designed especially for children! Moonlight Concerts brings Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale "The Ugly Duckling" to life through an enchanting combination of narrative and piano performance. What makes this show special: Interactive musical experience that captivates young imaginations Educational introduction to classical music in a fun, engaging format Live performance of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" Sing-along session featuring favorite children's songs Perfect for ages 4-10 and their families Featuring the exceptional talents of acclaimed storyteller Alastair Sim and Usher Hall emerging artist and pianist Matthew Shiel, who together create "an atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world" ( Corr Blimey). "Enlightening... Matthew Shiel has 'composed' a most enchanting concert" - Edinburgh Guide Limited performances available! Don't miss this opportunity to introduce your children to the wonder of classical music through storytelling at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Book now to avoid disappointment! Moonlight Moonlight is a performing arts company that creates immersive classical music experiences, concerts, shows and exhibitions. It celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration with writers and storytellers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers (and beyond) to push the boundaries of what a classical concert can be and create the 'performance of the future.' Our aim is to make classical music appealing to the demands and expectations of a 21st Century audience and make classical music accessible for all. moonlightconcerts.co.uk [http://moonlightconcerts.co.uk]

AI MOZART: Where Mozart Meets Machine 5-Star Rated Moonlight Concerts Returns for Edinburgh Fringe 2025 After a sensational, sold-out concert in 2024, acclaimed pianist and storyteller Matthew Shiel returns to Edinburgh Fringe with AI MOZART—a groundbreaking concert featuring original compositions created entirely by artificial intelligence. This extraordinary performance showcases AI-generated music across diverse genres: Classical pieces channelling the spirits of Beethoven and Brahms Upbeat contemporary styles including boogie woogie and Latin salsa Experimental fusion genres that defy categorization Critics unanimously awarded Moonlight Concerts perfect five-star ratings: "Enlightening... a most enchanting concert" (Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★) "A ripping good yarn. Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts." (Binge Fringe ★★★★★) "An atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world" (Corr Blimey ★★★★★) Whether you're passionate about piano performance, fascinated by artificial intelligence, or simply seeking an innovative Fringe experience, AI MOZART delivers a captivating blend of technological innovation and artistic excellence. Experience the future of musical composition at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Book now to ensure your seat at this revolutionary concert where human performance brings machine creativity to life.

Hyuk Namkoong The Overture in the French style, BWV 831, is a suite in B minor for a two-manual harpsichord. The first movement has a significant emphasis on dotted rhythm, which is a common characteristic of the French Baroque music. The rest of the movements are a mixture of different dances such as minuet, courante, and sarabande. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, is the last composition for solo piano written by S Rachmaninoff. This piece highlights the essence of his music. None Age category: 12+

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the most breath taking venues the UK has to offer. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius.

Moonlight Composed in 1725, The Four Seasons celebrated its 300th anniversary this year. Join violin virtuoso Isla Ratcliff, a protégé of Nicola Benedetti, one of BBC Young Traditional Musicians of the Year 2022 and an Amnesty International Artist, as she takes on Vivaldi’s breath-taking masterpiece – The Four Seasons in collaboration with the acclaimed conductor of the Candlelight Orchestra, Matthew Shiel. Experience the fragile hope of spring, the scorching heat of summer, the harvest of autumn and the icy dangers of winter. 'Enchanting' \*\*\*\*\* (EdinburghGuide.com). 'Masters of their crafts' \*\*\*\*\* (BingeFringe.com). None

Solea An Afternoon of Guitar. Think Al Di Meola, Jesse Cook and Rodrigo y Gabriela. Gerry Magee and Dave Sim, two Scottish guitarists at the top of their game, bringing their virtuoso playing to the Edinburg Fringe for the first time. Passionate playing and fiery showmanship in an intimate setting, this duo will have you on the edge of your seat. A must for music lovers and guitar aficionados alike. None Age category: 12+

Majk Stokes Join comedy singer-songwriter and poet Majk Stokes, once described as Bill Bailey’s good-looking younger brother, as he explores some of the issues that face us all today, including AI, social media, the environment and being stuck in a phone queue, and finds the funny side. (There is one, honest.) Warning: may contain politics. 'The combined styles and wit of Bob Dylan and Tom Lehrer' (StageWhispers.com.au). 'He has a charming, relaxed style with a dry sense of humour and his original songs are both witty and poignant' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Musical comedy genius' (Audience review). None Age category: 12+